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Prince Harry has delivered an inspirational speech on the steps of the Opera House to get the Invictus Games underway.

Speaking exactly 45 years after his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Opera House, the Duke of Sussex told the crowd ‘Invictus was inspired by the experience I had serving alongside men and women from many nations. Over the last four years the Invictus Games have become about much more … the example of service and dedication our competitors have provided to the world.”

Prince Harry also spoke of respect and admiration for the ‘Aussie digger’ and said that “the values that define this country’s service are an example to all”.

He said ‘the Invictus generation’ will again inspire everyone who watches.

“You are competing not just for your families, not just for your nations. You are competing with different flags on your chests but you are competing together for one Invictus generation. You are the unconquered generation. You are the optimistic generation.

“You are the new generation of service and you are the role models to us all. And you are gonna put on one hell of a show over the next week."

And Prince Harry had a special message for Australia.

“First of all, thank you for the welcome you have given Meghan and I over the last few days. I have been so proud to be able to introduce my wife to you and we have been so happy to be able to celebrate the personal joy of our newest addition with you all.

“But now I have a mission for all of you Aussies. And it's not how many shrimps you can put on the barbie.

“Our competitors have made it to these Games, most of them travelling for many thousands of: from many thousands of miles away. It's your job to cheer them on and share their stories. It's your privilege to watch in the stands or with your friends and families around the television. It's your responsibility to make sure your children know how amazing these guys and girls really are. Be inspired, get excited, allow the example of service and determination you will see to change something big or small in your own lives. Show the world what game on Down Under really means. Australia, let's show the world how it's done.”

Better late than never - the Invictus Games opening ceremony has now started following a delay due to the Sydney storms. A packed Sydney Opera House forecourt is waiting for Prince Harry to deliver his speech after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived earlier (pictured below).

The weather is starting to ease so it appears the Opening Ceremony will start as planned. The Royal couple ditched plans to arrive at the Opera House by boat, and instead travelled by car, leaving Admiralty House a short time ago.